Just called up my LDS and signed up for thier october 2nd class going to pick up my books today. My dive buddy will be signing up later today.

DivingsInMyBlood

08-25-2007, 12:14

what class you going for?

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 12:33

open water its my first diving class

Jaymeany

08-25-2007, 12:35

Way to go!!!!!:smiley32: It is so much fun enjoy it:smiley37:

creggur

08-25-2007, 12:42

Congratulations!!!!

Enjoy it, it's a blast!!!!

Black-Gorrilla

08-25-2007, 12:42

have fun... i know i did.
dont put your mask on your forehead... you might be rescued.!!

DivingsInMyBlood

08-25-2007, 12:43

hope you have a blast.

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 12:45

im so excited im going to go and pick up the books today and just read them for fun! am i wierd?

Vercingetorix

08-25-2007, 12:48

Where are you taking your class? That is, city, state, LDS.

Jaymeany

08-25-2007, 12:48

nope i got mine way before the class and read it twice before even starting. If we had our mask on our forehead we owed the instructor coffee!:smiley2: I can't wait to do another class. I envy you:smiley20:

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 12:53

tustin claifornia the name is Pacific wilderness

DivingsInMyBlood

08-25-2007, 12:54

im so excited im going to go and pick up the books today and just read them for fun! am i wierd?

Nope i was just the same as you, couldnt wait to read the books.

Vercingetorix

08-25-2007, 13:49

tustin claifornia the name is Pacific wildernessVery close to Catalina Island.

After you're OW certed, grab the Catalina Express and head over to Catalina Diver Supply to dive at the Casino in Avalon. I just did that in May. It cost me $100 (that included the DM guided tour and rental gear (tank, 7mm farmer john). I had my own BP/W, etc. Make reservations first with the Express and Divers Supply.

The dive is easy with mild currents and lots to see among the kelp forests. You'll go to 65 feet (let the DM know you dive limits and experience level). It's a great intro to blue-water diving. There's a sunken boat as well; but, it's at 85 feet which is beyond OW limits.

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 13:51

thanks

finflippers

08-25-2007, 14:23

Congratulations and welcome one of the greatest adventures you will ever have.

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 14:57

done with chapter one of my padi book

Formerly 45yroldNewbie

08-25-2007, 18:31

done with chapter one of my padi book

I had the book and video done 1 week after receiving them. It is an excitement that non divers can't understand. Enjoy your class!!!:smiley20:

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 18:33

only problem is i dont have a dive buddy so im gonna have to make a new freind fast

porsche060

08-25-2007, 19:11

Just called up my LDS and signed up for thier october 2nd class going to pick up my books today. My dive buddy will be signing up later today.

Congrats. How long is the class

DivingsInMyBlood

08-25-2007, 19:31

only problem is i dont have a dive buddy so im gonna have to make a new freind fast

shame you couldnt rope one of your friends to take the class with you, get the names and numbers of the people taking the class with you, after all they will be the same skill level as you and join a local dive club. Im sure you will never be shy of a buddy then.

Jaymeany

08-25-2007, 19:35

Great advice! I wish I had done that. You can pick a great buddy that way that you have seen dive.

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 21:08

2 weeks long

Jaymeany

08-25-2007, 21:11

Whats the date of your last open water dive?

quarrydiver

08-25-2007, 21:20

Start talking to your friends, eventually you'll find someone that always wanted to try but hasn't signed up for the class.

greyzen

08-25-2007, 21:47

chewy congrats!!!!

Yeah, I definatly recommend getting the contact information of people in your dive class, it helps a ton when you want to spread your wings a bit.

When I signed up, I rushed home and studied my manual like crazy, it helps.

Also, if you haven't ever been in fins/etc. Go snorkeling in a pool if you can. I know it sounds silly but it helps you get used to the way they move so you don't kick off and launch yourself at other newbies :)

Liv7301

08-25-2007, 22:20

Yay Chewy!!!

You are hooked on diving and haven't done OW yet. Imagine what will happen when you get in the pool that first time!!!

Welcome to the obsession!

chewyjr15

08-25-2007, 22:26

Its gonna send me to the poor house

Cichlid

08-25-2007, 22:30

im so excited im going to go and pick up the books today and just read them for fun! am i wierd?

If you're weird, I'm a psycho! I read my book cover to cover in 1 day! I've paid for the class for my wife and I. Also, I put the down payment on a dive trip to Mexico for our cert dives. All this and I don't even have the classes scheduled yet!!! :smilie39:

cgvmer

08-25-2007, 22:31

have fun and enjoy yourself

Charlotte Smith

08-25-2007, 23:15

Class is soooo fun especially with a small group! I learned more watching the dvd a few times than I did any time except 1 on 1 with the Instructor!